Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-26

the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chlca8O
Railroad Company to construct and
operate its road through certain coun-
ties in The southwestern portion OF the
State was reached motion was made
to pass il by on account of the absence
of Mr.. Flanary, Of Wise, whose DIS
trict is much interested in the enter
prise. After some informal conyersa-
ton Il was decided to pass it by.
until next Wednesday, when Mr.
Lovenstein viii have returned TO the
city, and by which time Mr.. Flanary,
who has been unavoidably kept at home,
is expected 10 reach the city.
The calling of the bills on the calen-
der was proceeded with, and in Few
minutes Mr.. Rhea, by unanimous con-
sent, introduced the following:
Whereas Il has been brought 10 tho attention
Of ths hody that the Charleston, Cincinnati
and Chicago Railroad Company are repre-
sented here by number OF lobbyists; and
whereas from information received IL IL be-
lieved that the said Charleston, Cincinnati and
Chicago Railroad Company, through some OF
its lobbyists, have been and are eimproperly en-
deavoring 20 influence the action OF the Le2i-
lstlire upon the bill granting certain rights to
said company therefore he IL
Resoired, That committee Of three be ap-
pointed 20 Inquire Into the conduct OF the re-
personalities Of said railroad company, and
that said committee shall have power TO send
for pereons or papers.
QUITE A BREEZE.
Mr. Rhea, in answer to question on
the subject, said that he had received
this information from a source which
he did not question, but which he could
not diyulge on the floor Of the Senate.
He disclaimed intending in any man
ner to insinuate that any member OF
the Senate would accept a bribe; on
the other hand, he was sure no one
would From information received,
he was led to believe, however,
that improper motives had been |
shown on the part of the persons
who are lobbying for this road.
Mr.. Meredith thought this investiga-
ton should be had, if there was cause
for suspicion, in justice both to the
Senate and the friends Of the road.
He desired, however, to repel any re-
fection upon the character of Senator
Eutler, who appeared before the com
mittee in behalf of the bill, whom he
knew to have no superiors as regard
honor and integrity.
Mr.. Heaton thought the resolution
should include those who were here IN
opposition to as well as those in favor
of the road.
General Wickham was prepared to
vote for the resolution If the second
section Of the preamble. which, if
adopted, would commit each one voting
for it to the belief that these parties
were guilty Of this alleged improper
conduct was stricken out. This he did
not believe.
Mr.. Blackstone opposed the amend
ment Of Mr. Wickham, but moved that
the word " suggested" be substitution
"bclieved." Hewas proceeding to adj
vocate his amendment and the adoption
of the resolution, when the hour OF 2
O'Clock arrived and the chair was
vacated until u p. NJ.
The introduction of this resolution
seems to have been entirely uneXpect-
ed. and lad not a recess been taken a
more lively discussion might have taken
place.
The senRte's Night Session.
When at 7:30 o'clock Lieutenant
Governor Massey resumed the chair
threre were three senators in the cham
Der. A short recess was taken, mem
bers strolled in one by one until, when
business was proceeded with at few
minutes before o'clock, there was
quorum present.
Several local bills were advanced on
the calendar before the resolution,
which was under consideration when
the recess was taken, providing for the
appointment of Il special committee to |
investigate the conduct OF persons lob
bying for the Charleston, Cincinnati |
and Chicago Railroad Company was
taken up.
70 INVESTIGATE.
Mr.. Blackstone, who had the floor at |
the hour of adjournment. resumed his |
speech in favor of the adoption of the
resolution.
Messsrs. Meredith and Gordon fa-
vored the adoption of the resolution as
n matter of justice to the gentlemen
who are here in the interest of the bill
upon whom this insinuation reflects.
Mr.. Wickham withdrew his amend |
ment in order that Mr.. Rhea might be |
permitted to amend the resolution so
as to meet all objection. This he did,
and, after very brief discussion, in |
which only Mr.. Causey opposed the |
measure, the resolution was adopted. |
The Chair appointed the following
committee Messrs. Meredith, Me |
Donald, and Blackstone.
Mr. Rhea was first appointed, but
asked to be relieved.
PBNNsYLyANIA's GOVERNOR.
The following, offered by Mr.. Petit,
was adopted:
Whereas the Governor with a number OF the |
members OF the Legislature Of the state of !
Pennsylvania are expected 10 arrive In The city |
Of Richmond tomorrow morning: therefore be
il
Resolvs6, That tho privilege of the floor Of
this chamber be, and the Same Is hereby, ex- |
tended the Governor aud his suite.
2 That committee OF two be appointed 70 |
convey 10 the Governor these resolutions and |
Introduce him on the floor Of the Senate.
TO MEET THE cREDToRs.
Mr.. Koiner offered the following:
Whereas the Governor has communicated |
10 tho General Assembly that the Council OF |
Foreign Bondholders have proposed the ap-
pointment Of commission on the part OF the |
State OF Virginia TO confer with commission - |
be appointed by them looking TO a final settle |
ment Of the debt: therefore DO IL
RCsoired byfhe Senate (the House OF Delegates
concurring), That o Joint committee consisting |
Of three members OF the Senate ard tye OF the
House be appointed by the presiding officers OF |
the respective houses, who shall be charged
with the duty-nrst, OF meeting WIN com
mission from the Council OF Foreign Bond |
holders and nsScrtainmg what amount OF Tho |
bonds Of Virginia rs owned or controlled by /
said Council Of Foreign Bondholders; second,
TO demonstrate TO said commission the inability |
Of the people Of the State 10 bear greater
burden Of taxation, and also to show what arc |
the revenues and the necessary expenditures |
Of the government and the available revenues |
for the payment Of interest, and 20 point out /
10 them that which addresses itself 20 their In
terest as well as to the interest OF the state.
2. Thst upon the passage OF these resolutions |
the Governor of the Commonwealth shall COM
munioate "a copy to the Councilof Foreign Bond |
holders and announce 10 them that the COM
nittee appointed hereunder win receive their |
commission In the city OF Richmond and at as |
early day as practicable, not later than April |
18th next.
g. The powers and functions Of the commit |
tee hereby created shall cease aud determine
Whenever the General Assembly snail TX a
time fer adjournment sine de.
TO BE CONSIDERED TO-DAY.
Mr.. Koiner moved that the rules be |
suspended and the report be referred
TO the Committee on Finance. Agreed |
to-
Mr.. Ellyson said that if it was IN or
der he would move that the committee
be instructed to make its report to-
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